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Showing posts with label window insulation kits. Show all posts

1/21/2012

Frost King OS6H Foam Outlet and Switch Sealers Review

Frost King OS6H Foam Outlet and Switch Sealers
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The outlet sealers work very well and recommended by my energy auditor that I recently had done. Just be sure to also get the outlet plugs to stop the draft from coming through the plug itself.

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6 Pack, White, Closed Cell Foam, Outlet Sealer, UL & CSA Approved, Bagged

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11/29/2011

Duck Brand 1278972 3/8-Inch-by-3/4-Inch-by-10-Feet PVC Foam Weatherstrip Tape Review

Duck Brand 1278972 3/8-Inch-by-3/4-Inch-by-10-Feet PVC Foam Weatherstrip Tape
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Strip sticks to glass (and spreads over its surface) not to the frame. It is very soft, but could not be deformed to fit and stay in the gap between two window frames. We are very disappointed.

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10/30/2011

MD Building Products 4283 Shrink & Seal Indoor Window Kits Review

MD Building Products 4283 Shrink and Seal Indoor Window Kits
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We have a basement family room that was very drafty and cold. You could actually feel the cold coming off of the windows even with the blinds and curtains. In order to be comfortable we would have to turn the heat up to 75. We can't afford to replace the sliding door and windows right now so I found this at a local home improvement store and thought for less then $10 I'll give it a try.
It took me an hour to put up by myself. I highly recommend 2 people if possible. The directions on the box are easy to follow and are accurate in my opinion. Clean the entire door and frame thoroughly and make sure it's dry. Doing that will help the adhesive tape stick. You may have issues installing this if it is really cold too. The directions recommend about 40F I think. Don't rush when applying the plastic to the tape. Start in one corner and work over from there. It was easier for me to do the left side of the sliding door first then the right. The plastic doesn't have to be very tight across the door. When you heat it the excess will go away. If the plastic comes off the tape just press it back on. It's not supposed to stick too much right away just in case you need to adjust the plastic. When you start heating it, the adhesive will activate. Don't forget to keep an extra 2 inches of shrink past the tape. I guess you can figure out why...it shrinks. The directions said to hold the blow dryer a few inches from the plastic. My blow dryer must be extra hot because it was about 4 inches away and it made a hole in the top of the door. That being said, it may be a good idea to start further away and at the top just in case this happens to you. Don't hold the blow dryer on one spot for too long either. Once you start you'll realize it goes pretty quickly. The taping process took much longer then the actual shrinking. Also, if the plastic gets little wrinkles as you're shrinking, just go back over that spot and it will go away.
The plastic looks clear and you can't tell it's there unless you are up close to the door. We have 2 cats and 2 kids and it's been on for a month without any major issues. My oldest ripped it a little at the door handle so I had to patch it with the leftover shrink. I gave this 4 stars because I think the tape could have been a little better. Also, we cannot use our sliding door. I honestly didn't think about it until after it was on. There may be a way to put it on and still use it but we have other doors. I'll trade not using the door for a warmer family room and cheaper electric bill. I plan on using this again next year. I am going back to get the window kit. We are much more comfortable now and don't have to wear 5 layers just to watch TV.(smile) I recommend trying this product for those cold winter months.

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10/20/2011

Duck 00-09140 Indoor 5-Window Shrink Film Roll-On Kit, 62-by-200-Inch Review

Duck 00-09140 Indoor 5-Window Shrink Film Roll-On Kit, 62-by-200-Inch
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Although having the top edged pretaped seems like a good idea, it doesn't really work. All of mine are coming down after only a week. Not really worth it if you have to keep messing with it after you've installed it.

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Roll-on Interior Window Insulator Kit 62 X 200 Film 1/2 X 820 Tape Pre-taped Along Top Edge Covers 5 Each 3 X 5 Windows Boxed Discovery Con, Nbr, Sup, Hwu All items sold new in original packaging

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10/13/2011

3M 2174W Outdoor Patio Door Insulator Kit with Tape Dispenser Review

3M 2174W Outdoor Patio Door Insulator Kit with Tape Dispenser
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This has to be installed when air and surface temps are over 50 degrees Farenheit.
I wish I had known that before buying it in December. I'll update the review next year after installation.

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Specially developed 3M tape and film system for outdoor use. Clear as glass insulating film installs easily from the outside. Stretches drum tight and wrinklefree. Fights air infiltration and adds an extra pane of insulation, preventing frosty windows.

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9/18/2011

Warp Brothers EZ-36 Storm Window Kit, 36-Inch by 72-Inch Review

Warp Brothers EZ-36 Storm Window Kit, 36-Inch by 72-Inch
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They describe it as a pack of 36, but send you only one kit (one window worth). Buyer beware.

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Extra clear, heavy duty plastic insulates windows and stops drafts. Clear plastic sheet, 18' of water resistant fiber molding, 35 nails and display included.

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9/09/2011

Warp Brothers SK-54 Shrink Film Window Kit Review

Warp Brothers SK-54 Shrink Film Window Kit
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I can safely say that I no longer fear death after my experience with Warp Brothers SK-38 18' Shrink-It Window Insulation Kit. I ordered two of these to seal off the drafty windows in my bedroom. Upon arrival, one of the plastic insulation sheets was ripped and the other one was so tightly clung by its folds that it ripped as we unfolded it. So much for a tight seal on the window.
Despite the rip, we were able to use one of the sheets over the window. The tape that comes with the kit (the kit, by the way, is a piece of saran wrap and some double-sided tape. But I knew that before buying it) didn't stick to our window so I had to heat it first. Then it was so sticky that I couldn't get the backing off. Eventually, though, I got the plastic in place and started to hair-dry the thing. Amazingly, it formed a really tight seal and effectively shrink-wrapped our window. We were impressed by that. We were not impressed by its ability to keep out the cold, however, as we immediately felt a draft again even with the plastic properly in place. While your milage may vary, the only increased warmth I felt was the searing rage I began to feel towards the Warp Brothers.
Buy this item if you think shrink-wrapping your window might be fun. If you want the room to be warmer, buy a space heater.

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Warp Brothers SK-54 Shrink Film Window KitsWarp Brothers SK-54 Shrink Film Window Kits Features:; Finest optical clarity of any shrink window kit on the market; Tough film resists tearing; Kit includes shrink-it film plus plenty of tape to seal each window; Keeps your home warm, insulates windows; Crystal clear storm window; Shrinks drum-tight with your hair dryer; Single window kit; 54" x 84" with 24' double faced tape; Carded

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9/07/2011

Duck Brand 1162925 Roll-On 84-Inch by 112-Inch Premium Single Extra Large Outdoor Window Insulator Kit Review

Duck Brand 1162925 Roll-On 84-Inch by 112-Inch Premium Single Extra Large Outdoor Window Insulator Kit
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I had the EXACT experience as Justina. I installed these window kits yesterday afternoon & they had all peeled away by this morning. Do yourself a favor & save the time/trouble/$ - go with 3M. This Duck brand is total garbage....

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M-D Building Products 4200 210-Inch-by-62-Inch Shrink and Seal Window Kit 1 Review

M-D Building Products 4200 210-Inch-by-62-Inch Shrink and Seal Window Kit 1
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I bought this product to help with a large, drafty window. This product seemed easy to install and went up quickly. The plastic does seem thin and I first thought this would not be effective, but the window film made a huge difference in the room it was used. The directions were simple to follow and the window film does not distract from the normal appearance of the window when installed.

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Crystal clear plastic film easily installs with double faced tape and hair dryer. Prevents cold drafts and heat loss through windowpanes. Improves the insulating value of windows, increase R value up to 90%. No. 04184: 1 plastic film sheet, 42" x 62", 1 r

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9/06/2011

M-D Building Products 42-by-62-Inch Shrink and Seal Window Kit 1 #04184 Review

M-D Building Products 42-by-62-Inch Shrink and Seal Window Kit 1 #04184
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Last year I sealed my windows the hard way. This year I accidentally found the M-D Shrink & Seal Window Kit at a local store, and decided to give it a try figuring it couldn't be any worse than what I went through last year. What a piece of cake to to install! When it came time to smooth out the wrinkles with the hair dryer I had to purchase for the job, it took just about 3 minutes, and I did not have to get all that close at all to the sheeting with the hair dryer. Now I did this tonight, so it is dark out, but I mean the sheeting looks like a pane of glass over practically the entire surface. If I were to really take my time at it, I bet it would come out looking like a pane of glass. I am a nuts 'n bolts kind of guy, and so the looks (especially since it is behind drapery of sorts) is a distant second to it actually working; it appears to be holding just fine. These 2 kits I purchased were testbeds to see how it all worked. Tomorrow I go to get more so I can do more windows. I mean it is almost fun to do. I have no idea what this stuff is made of, or how it works, but I am here to tell you that if it lasts just 3 months, I will be an even happier camper than I am this evening. You gotta give it a try.

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Crystal clear plastic film easily installs with double faced tape and hair dryer. Prevents cold drafts and heat loss through windowpanes. Improves the insulating value of windows, increase R value up to 90%. No. 04184: 1 plastic film sheet, 42" x 62", 1 r

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9/03/2011

Frost King P712H Economy Outdoor Plastic Storm Window Kits 3-Foot by 6-Foot by 1.25-Millimeters Review

Frost King P712H Economy Outdoor Plastic Storm Window Kits 3-Foot by 6-Foot by 1.25-Millimeters
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The fiber framing strips are thin strips of cardboard. Nothing that looks like it will stand up for any length of time to wet weather. The plastic does seem to be adequate for the job.

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Clear polyethylene sheet, 3' W. x 6' H. x 1.25 mil. thick. 2 sheet per window kit, fits 2 windows up to 34" W. x 70" H. Economical way to insulate wood framed windows. Provides an insulating barrier for comfort and fuel savings. Kit includes nails and fib

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8/28/2011

Warp Brothers SF-6425 Shrink Film Window Kit, 64-Inches by 25-Foot Review

Warp Brothers SF-6425 Shrink Film Window Kit, 64-Inches by 25-Foot
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It comes with only the window film - double sided tape is NOT included! Kit usually implies all items necessary to perform the task.

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Warp Brothers SF-6425 4" X 25' Shrink Film Window KitsWarp Brothers SF-6425 4" X 25' Shrink Film Window Kits Features:; Finest optical clarity of any shrink window kit on the market; Tough film resists tearing; Kit includes shrink-it film plus plenty of tape to seal each window; Keeps your home warm, insulates windows; Crystal clear storm window; Shrinks drum-tight with your hair dryer; Will insulate eight 3' x 5' windows; Film only, no tape; 64" x 25"; Carded

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8/22/2011

Frost King V76H Shrink Window Kit 84-Inch by 110-Inch, Clear Review

Frost King V76H Shrink Window Kit 84-Inch by 110-Inch, Clear
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You'd think that there should be no problem with the one aspect of this kit that is totally in the manufacturer's control: the ability of the tape and the film to stick together.
The first few years in this house, I used 3M 2144W Indoor Patio Door Insulator Kit out of habit, having lived for some years in Minnesota (one of the Ms in 3M). I use a goo remover and denatured alcohol to get rid of the traces of previous applications.
Last year, I noticed that this Frost King brand was about half the price (and still Made in USA) and figured I'd give it a try. With some difficulty similar to that described by the reviewer in NY who loves it, I was able to get it to stick to the frame and all was well.
This year, it took a little more work to get the tape to stick to the frame, but I was really surprised to find that after all that, the film won't stick to the tape!
Not sure what's going on... whether it's poor quality control and a bad batch or if they found someone to make their tape for less or what. (I saw one review on another site from someone in Michigan on another site who had the same problem.) Anyway, I'm not going to waste my time with this company's self-adhesive products again.

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Crystal clear plastic sheet that shrinks tight and wrinkle free with an ordinary hand held hair dryer. Easily installed on metal, painted or varnished, wood or vinyl clad frames with double faced tape. Increases R value of single pane doors up to 90%. Inc

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8/21/2011

Thermwell 84'X25'shrink Wind Film V8425 Window Shrink Kit Review

Thermwell 84'X25'shrink Wind Film V8425 Window Shrink Kit
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I have non-standard windows in my house (most windows are over 70 inches long), so the prepackaged heat shrink film would have been cost-prohibitive to install. This bulk shrink film allowed me to insulate my windows at approximately a 400% savings. It is a very inexpensive and effective alternative to installing new windows.
Installation is time consuming but straight forward. Results are excellent. No more cold drafts. Air temperature at floor level is dramatically warmer. I no longer need to worry about my toddler playing on the cold floor.
Also, I expect to see a significant reduction in my power bill because the heat pump no longer has to run consistently just to maintain the temperature.
Cons: very fragile easy to poke a hole in, must exercise extreme caution with blinds or shades

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8/11/2011

3M 2175C Outdoor Insulator Film Mounting Tape Review

3M 2175C Outdoor Insulator Film Mounting Tape
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I also purchased this item last year to use to enclose a screened in porch. The tape held up against 30-40mph winds that we had in the fall. Tough stuff. I highly recommend it.

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Double stick tape. 1 2" x 500".

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8/10/2011

Duck Roll-on 62-inch By 160-inch 4-window Premium Window Insulator Kit Review

Duck Roll-on 62-inch By 160-inch 4-window Premium Window Insulator Kit
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I have been using plastic window covering for a few years, but I have never been able to get the tape to stick completely to the window. Within a day or so of shrinking the plastic, the tape pulls away from the window sill, but I still use it because it helps with the draft.

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